Respiratory Therapist

Lbhealthcenter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents with breathing disorders, utilizing advanced respiratory care equipment. Your expertise will play a crucial role in monitoring and improving residents' respiratory health. This position offers a supportive environment that values your growth and commitment to excellence. If you are a dedicated team player with a passion for making a positive impact on others' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Current California Respiratory License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with breathing disorders.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

Chest Physical Therapy

Education

Graduation from approved Respiratory Therapy program

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzer

Aerosol Generators

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of Unit Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and care of residents with breathing disorders. Upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews resident information to evaluate resident condition.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to resident's respiratory system.
• With appropriate authorizations, performs arterial puncture, operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining acid-base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of respiratory system.
• Monitors resident's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in lungs and to clear airway blockage in respiratory system.
• Performs pulmonary function studies determining volume, distribution, and movement of air in respiratory system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years' experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in acute care respiratory unit or Skilled Nursing environment desirable.
• Must have current, unencumbered California Respiratory License credentialed by the NBRC.
• Graduation from approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• Must have current Basic Life Support certification.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision care.
• Paid vacation.